Afterschool STEM Lead & Curriculum Designer

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago seeks a part-time STEM Coordinator to develop and teach the STEM afterschool program for ages 6-11. The role includes curriculum development, instruction, and materials management, reporting to the Arts & Education Manager.

Requirements include a minimum of 4 years of college in Education or STEM, plus after-school/youth engagement experience; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of 4 years of college with a degree in Education or STEM fields.
• Prefer 2 years experience in after-school programming.
• Prefer 2 years experience in youth engagement.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate program logistics and assist STEM instruction.
• Develop and revise a comprehensive STEM curriculum for 6th-8th grade.
• Create, purchase, and maintain inventory and lesson materials.
• Maintain a safe, engaging learning environment and align with teachers.

Skills

Program coordination

Curriculum development

STEM education

Youth engagement

Teaching

Communication

Team collaboration

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or STEM

CPR Certification

Job description

The Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago seeks a part-time STEM Coordinator to develop and teach the STEM afterschool program for ages 6-11. The role includes curriculum development, instruction, and materials management, reporting to the Arts & Education Manager.

Requirements include a minimum of 4 years of college in Education or STEM, plus after-school/youth engagement experience; CPR/First Aid certification is preferred.